Cakewalk Sonar X2

Sonar X2 Producer Key Features:

• Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks.
• Enhanced Skylight interface.
• Seamless usability and workflow.
• R-MIX SONAR.
• Modular ProChannel.
• BREVERB SONAR VST and ProChannel.
• ProChannel Console Emulator.
• QuadCurve EQ & Softube Saturation Knob.
• FX Chains plus ProChannel FX Chains.
• 20 virtual instruments.
• 59 audio and MIDI FX.
• Enhanced Matrix performance view.
• Integrated per track arpeggiator.
• TH2 Producer Amp Sim.
• Linear Phase EQ and Multi-Band compressor.
• Automation and Take Lanes.
• Sound Cloud, MusicXML, and export options.
• 64-bit/384KHz audio engine.
• 32– and 64-bit versions.
• Windows 7 and 8 support via a free update.
• Thousands of enhancements and optimizations.

Perform: Play sounds, trigger loops & phrases

• SONAR X2 Producer contains a total of 20 distinct virtual instruments including Dimension Pro, Rapture, Z3TA+, Session Drummer 3, and more.
• Overloud brings their amp modeling technology to SONAR with Overloud TH2 SONAR and Overloud TH2 Producer (only in SONAR X2 Producer).
• The Matrix View lets you organize loops, phrases, and one shots into cells and columns for realtime triggering.

Record: Capture performances with unlimited tracks.

• SONAR X2 Producer includes unlimited audio and MIDI tracks with up to 384kHz audio fidelity powered by the SONAR 64-bit double precision mix engine.
• Automatic Plugin Delay Compensation (PDC), 64-bit OS support, WDM & VST driver modes coupled with the low latency audio engine is designed to allow for better than hardware performance of soft synths and input monitoring on effects.

Edit: Fix mistakes, arrange parts, and manipulate pitch/time and other aspects of recordings.

• Smart Tool changes function automatically based on context and works in every one of SONAR’s edit views.
• Smart Grid sets the snap resolution and the visual grid line display dynamically, based on zoom level, to a useful setting for the task at hand.
• SONAR X2's Piano Roll View.

Mix: Sculpt tones and create dynamic mixes.

• Availablein SONAR X2 Producer, create custom ProChannel strips that include modular components, in place scrolling, and drag and drop signal routing.
• ProChannel includes 6 modules for every day mixing tasks including an updated EQ, compressors, tube saturations, and more.
• SONAR X2 Producer’s Console Emulator injects the sound of three consoles into SONAR’s ProChannel. Different consoles have different characteristics and there are three modes available, S-Type, N-Type and A-Type. Add the Console Emulator to any channel or bus and dial in the sound of these analog hardware consoles.
• R-MIX SONAR is now available in SONAR X2 Producer. Fully automatable and available on any track or bus, R-MIX employs Roland’s V-Remastering technology letting you remove noise, isolate particular elements, or create filtering effects that demand attention.
• BREVERB SONAR is a reverberation plug-in modeled on hardware classics, and is the solution to any recording, mixing and live situation. BREVERB SONAR can be patched as a VST plugin or patched directly into the ProChannel.
• Addition of individual automation lanes for each track plus automation modes like latch, touch, overwrite, and punch.

Master: Add final touches to a finished mix.

• LP-64 EQ linear-phase Equalizer.
• Updated LP-64 Multiband linear phase mastering compressor/limiter that provides control over isolated bands for volume maximization or attenuation/limiting with linear phase technology.

Deliver: Share final masters in a variety of formats.

• Integrated SoundCloud support allows for uploading songs directly to SoundCloud and automatic notification of social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
• Ability to export in MusicXML format for use in popular notation programs such as Finale, Notion, and Sibelius.

Versions and Availability

Sonar X2 is available in three versions, Producer ($599), Studio ($249) and Essential ($149) and is available through music and sound retailers around the globe.

Visit www.cakewalk.com to for full version details and a Roland distribution partner for localized pricing and availability.